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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.64, 733.44 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.64, 733.44 and 317.76 is: 476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.64 : 733.44 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.64/733.44 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.64x = 733.44 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.64x = 233,057.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,057.89/488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.95

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